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Redlining and Tree Equity: Social Justice Lesson

Created by Teacher(s): Dan Castrigano, Sevda Sadik, Yen-Yen Chiu|Published on: August 26, 2022
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Created by New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers

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In this lesson, students learn how redlining connects to tree equity and racial justice.

 

Step 1 - Inquire: Students learn definitions of redlining and systemic racism and explore the Mapping Inequality tool.

 

Step 2 - Investigate: Students explore the connection between redlining and tree equity.

 

Step 3 - Inspire: Students share their new knowledge, discuss possible solutions to environmental inequality, and complete a written reflection.

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Subjects: Civics, History, Geography
Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes
Region: North America, United States
Posted on Aug 26, 2022

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Dan Castrigano

Academic Teacher at Burlington YouthBuild
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Yen-Yen Chiu

Director of Education

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